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PA05 HGU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

145,899 mi
Last recorded145,899 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 HGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 145,899 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 16 Aug 2024 145,560 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2023 141,524 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both = o/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 141,524 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both = o/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 134,367 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 134,367 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 134,367 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2021 134,367 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 132,259 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 132,259 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 124,397 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 124,397 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,085 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 100,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust mounting bracket corroded from pipe

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 90,486 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded away from pipe

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer tread

nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread

rear exhaust supporting bracket corroded away from pipe

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2015 79,282 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer tread

nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread

rear exhaust supporting bracket corroded away from pipe

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,882 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2014 65,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2013 55,516 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,516 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,279 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,837 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,221 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 19,819 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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PA05 HGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PA05 HGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PA05 HGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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